How to Make the Lyaness Crystal Garden Boulevardier

Crystal Garden Boulevardier by Will Meredith, Lyaness, Westward Whiskey

Taken from the Rhododendron garden in Portland, the flower that has an unusual bready, and savoury aroma that sits alongside the classic florality that you can expect when smelling a flower. This aroma reminded me of the Characteristics of Westward, and it was something that the Boulevardier would be built around. Looking at matching flavours

How to Make Single Malt Whisky Out West

Thomas Mooney, Westward Whiskey, Portland

Our guest today certainly knows how to build a luxury drinks brand. He had done it before for other brands, but this time, Thomas Mooney was marketing his own. Although very happily working in a corporate environment, Thomas’ entrepreneurial spirit took over and lured him into creating his dream come true  – a whiskey distillery.

The Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails in London

The Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails in London

It’s that time of year when everyone is suddenly regretting all the holiday cheer they’ve been enjoying since the lights were lit on Regent Street or the last crumb of pumpkin pie was nibbled on Thanksgiving Day. Now we tighten our belts and forego fun for what is known as Dry January here in the

How Irish Whiskey is Made in Hell

The Dublin Liberties Distillery, Dublin, Ireland

If you didn’t listen to last week’s episode, then press stop and go back to that one now!  You’ll meet Geoff Speiran, the Global Whiskey Ambassador for The Dublin Liberties Distillery. In this episode, Geoff is on hand to guide us through Dublin’s newest distillery and then take us through a tasting of a selection

La Hechicera Launches Serie Experimental No. 1

La Hechicera, Serie Experimental No. 1

My friend and past guest on Lush Life Podcast, Miguel Riascos Jr. had launched the Serie Experimental No. 1, The Muscat Experiment of  La Hechicera, the most-awarded Colombian rum. This is the first launch in an ‘Experimental’ range of limited-edition liquids to be released yearly. Serie Experimental No. 1 is a blend of aged rums